How Can You Prevent the Flu?

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyonesix months of age or older be vaccinated every year with a flu shot.

Getting a flu shot will provide you with ample protection from getting the flu. Although it won't fully guarantee you won't catch a virus, it'll arm you better than any other single step in flu prevention.

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